2022 Indy Shorts International Film Festival Guidebook

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WELCOME TO INDY SHORTS Introductory Letters How to Fest About Heartland Film Special Events Revisiting Indy Shorts 2021 High School Film Competition Awards & Prizes Pioneering Spirit Award Awards Juries 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 32 36 38 40 41 44 46 LINEUP & SCHEDULE Official Selections Festival Schedule BEHIND-THE-SCENES Get Involved Sponsors Partners Board of Directors Staff 2

“THE GREATEST SHORTS ON EARTH!”

Welcome to the 5th Annual Indy Shorts International Film Festival! You can witness more than 150 marvelous short films from Tuesday, July 19 through Sunday, July 24!

Indy Shorts is one of MovieMaker Magazineʼs Top 20 Best Short Festivals in the World for 2022 and an Academy Award®-qualifying festival in all three short film categories! That means our three grand prize winners can be considered for an Oscar® in the categories of animated, documentary and narrative! With eight winners and 32 nominees in the past decade, there's an excellent chance youʼre about to watch some of the next Academy Award®-winning shorts before anyone else - right here in Indianapolis!

In-person screenings will be hosted at Living Room Theaters (July 20-21), Newfields (July 22-24) and the Indianapolis Art Center (July 24)! All of the shorts programs will also be available to view virtually from July 19 to 24.

Go to IndyShorts.org to learn more about all the films, carnival-themed events and ticket options!

Now step right up for The Greatest Shorts on Earth!

WELCOME TO INDY SHORTS

Thank you for joining us for the 2022 Indy Shorts International Film Festival!

We are incredibly grateful to our fans for remaining loyal to us these past two years as we've walked a tightrope of pandemic challenges.

It's only because of your support that we are still here and celebrating films that do more than entertain.

In my first year as president of Heartland Film, we are working on some unique film-centric events I know you will not want to miss. We hope you will sign up for our newsletter or follow us on social media so you'll be the first to know about the launch of a holiday film series in December and our signature fundraising event in 2023.

In the meantime, I hope you have a wonderful time enjoying The Greatest Shorts on Earth!

KIM DOLLIN Board Chair

Welcome to the 5th Annual Indy Shorts! It is an honor to serve as the Board Chair for Heartland Film and I could not be more optimistic about its future.

It takes a community to come together for a festival to be successful and I want to encourage you to think of ways you can get involved with Heartland Film all year long. From connecting us to a local school or non-profit to becoming a sponsor or member, there are various ways to support our mission to curate, promote and celebrate thoughtful and engaging films from diverse perspectives.

Thank you to our creative staff, dedicated board members, loyal fans, talented filmmakers, generous sponsors, donors, members, volunteers and YOU for making Indy Shorts an internationally recognized festival.

Now, let's get this show on the road! Happy Festing!

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HOW TO FEST

FEST PASSES

Is anything better than unlimited? Get full film freedom with a Fest Pass! This is the best deal in town and will also get you invites to extra events. Check out the in-person, hybrid and virtual options below:

MEMBERS: 20% OFF

In-Person Fest Pass ($79): One ticket for every in-person screening

Virtual Fest Pass ($79): One ticket to every virtual screening

Hybrid Fest Pass ($95): One ticket to every in-person screening and one ticket to every virtual program

Duo Hybrid Fest Pass ($139): Two tickets to every in-person screening and one ticket to every virtual program

Hybrid 5-Pack ($59): Five tickets to in-person or virtual screenings

VIRTUAL FESTIVAL (USA Only)

Grab your lemon shake-up and get cozy because our featured shorts programs are available to view at home! This is the easiest way to squeeze in all the marvelous short films your heart desires! For help connecting our streaming site to your TV, visit watch.eventive.org/help.

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NEWFIELDS

HOW TO FEST

TICKETS: $13 // MEMBERS: 20% OFF

4000 N Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN

Newfields is home to the world-renowned Indianapolis Museum of Art, beautiful blooming gardens and host to the 5th Annual Indy Shorts! Join us for screenings all weekend, including two Summer Nights screenings in The Amphitheater.

Come Friday and Saturday night for free HotBox Pizza and carnival activities before our outdoor Oscar® Nominees program and Indy Shorts Award Winners screening under the stars!

LIVING ROOM THEATERS

745 E 9th St, Suite 810, Indianapolis, IN

Living Room Theaters is located in the new and vibrant Bottleworks District, right off Mass Ave! Between Pins Mechanical Co and the Garage Food Hall, there are plenty of places to hang out in between film screenings!

Don't forget to ask concessions for a parking voucher before you go! They'll validate up to three hours of free parking in the Bottleworks Districtʼs gated lots!

INDIANAPOLIS ART CENTER

820 E 67th St, Indianapolis, IN

This outdoor picnic-style venue will host the Indy Shorts Family Fun Day on Sunday, July 24! Come out with your lawn chair and blankets for family friendly short film programming, HotBox pizza, games, sweets and more! Sponsored by Midwest Presort.

ACCESSIBILITY OPTIONS

All Indy Shorts International Film Festival venues are ADA-accessible, and we have various options for Open Captions, Audio Descriptions and more.

For the full list of our festivalʼs accessibility features, as well as a breakdown of each of our venuesʼ options, scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/is22accessibility.

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ABOUT HEARTLAND FILM

OUR MISSION

Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Heartland Film was founded in 1991 with the mission to curate, promote and celebrate thoughtful and engaging films from diverse perspectives.

Whether they inspire conversation, ignite imagination, or shift perspectives, the films we select and exhibit all have one thing in common: they do more than just entertain.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Weʼre on a mission to connect inspiring films with local community partners who have information and resources to help our audience take action! If you know a local non-profit organization that would like to be a community partner for the 2022 Heartland International Film Festival (October 6-16), email boxoffice@heartlandfilm.org!

Igmar von Hitchcoppola - better known as "Iggy"is the official spokesgnome for the Indy Shorts International Film Festival, and has been immortalized as the Indy Shorts award statuette.

Iggy loves three things in life more than just about anything else: flowers, beer and most of all—film.

Created by the Bohlsen Group, Iggy can be seen all around our summer shorts festival and is more than happy to have a photo taken with every film fan he

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ABOUT HEARTLAND FILM

HEARTLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Thank you for helping us celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Heartland International Film Festival last October! We loved wearing fanny packs, looking through old photos and celebrating all things ‘90s and Heartland Film!

#HIFF30 Fun Facts

• Showed six Academy Award®nominated films with three Oscar® wins

• 100+ filmmakers attended for Q&As

• Presented more than $60,000 in cash awards to filmmakers

• Hosted 246 film screenings

We canʼt wait for you to be amazed by all the films and events weʼre preparing for the 31st Heartland International Film Festival, October 6-16, 2022!

INDUSTRY RECOGNITION

MovieMaker Magazine has honored both Indy Shorts and the Heartland International Film Festival on their 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee list for 2022! This year, Indy Shorts was also featured on their list of Top 20 Best Short Film Festivals in the World!

“Mother” director Hong Ejun called Indy Shorts “the best festival in the world,” praising its organization, communication and warmth: “They gave me, a young filmmaker, a lesson that if I can dream it and work hard for it with my passion, I can actually achieve it.”

-MovieMaker Magazine

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SPECIAL EVENTS

KICK-OFF PARTY

High Alpha (Behind Living Room Theaters)

830 Massachusetts Ave, Suite 1500, Floor 4

Thursday, July 21: 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Price: Included with purchase of any Thursday night Living Room Theater program

Itʼs time to celebrate because The Greatest Shorts on Earth have finally arrived in Indy! Come out for appetizers, a magician, complimentary drinks and, of course, to meet the filmmakers who have traveled far and wide to meet you! Anyone with a ticket to an Indy Shorts screening on the evening of Thursday, July 21 is welcome.

OSCAR® SHORTS

Newfields Amphitheater

4000 N Michigan Rd

Friday, July 22: 7 PM doors, Film at sunset (approximately 9:30 PM)

Price: $12

Donʼt miss one of our main attractions, the Oscar® Shorts Program! Bring a blanket and arrive early to enjoy free HotBox Pizza, cotton candy and carnival games.

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AWARD WINNERS

Newfields Amphitheater

4000 N Michigan Rd

Saturday, July 23: 7 PM doors, Film at sunset (Approximately 9:30 PM)

Price: $12

Come out for a night under the stars as we watch this yearʼs Indy Shorts award winners! Bring a blanket and arrive early to enjoy free HotBox Pizza, cotton candy and carnival games!

FAMILY FUN DAY

Indianapolis Art Center

820 E 67th St

Sunday, July 24: 2 PM doors, 4 PM Film

Price: $13

Come out for an afternoon of free HotBox pizza, carnival activities and sweet surprises before the Family Fun shorts program outside! Make sure to bring your own seating! Sponsored by Midwest Presort.

CLOSING NIGHT AFTER HOURS

Pins Mechanical Company

856 Carrollton Ave

Sunday, July 24: 9:30 PM

Price: Free (Must be 21+)

Help us close out the magic of Indy Shorts with free bowling and HotBox pizza at Pins Mechanical Company! Filmmakers, volunteers and attendees are invited for one last hoorah! Sponsored by MTV Documentary Films.

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ACADEMY AWARD®-QUALIFIED 2021

INDY SHORTS 2021 AWARD WINNERS

Grand Prize for Narrative Short*

“Like the Ones I Used to Know” by Annie St-Pierre

Grand Prize for Documentary Short*

“Your Street” by Güzin Kar

Grand Prize for Animated Short*

“Homebird” by Ewa Smyk

Indiana Spotlight Award

“Cutters” by Matt Dillman

Comedy Award

“Close Ties to Home Country” by Akanksha Cruczynski

Heartland Horror Award

“The Thing That Ate the Birds” by Sophie Mair, Dan Gitsham

Jenni Berebitsky Legacy Award

“A Concerto is a Conversation” by Kris Bowers, Ben Proudfoot

Summer White Lynch Memorial Award

“Sophie and Jacob” by Max Shoham

Directorial Debut Award

“Bruiser” by Miles Warren

Narrative Student Short Award

“Plaisir” by Molly Gillis

Documentary Student Short Award

“Seahorse” by Nele Dehnenkamp

Animated Student Short Award

“Love is Just a Death Away” by Bára Anna Stejskalová

Indiana Spotlight Student Short Award

“MTXE: Mental Toughness Xtra Effort” by Emmanuel Terrell

*Academy Award® qualifier

INFORMATION

Indy Shorts runs the High School Film Competition, presented by founding sponsors Bob & Alison Spoonmore. Launched in 2010, the High School Film Competition encourages tomorrowʼs filmmakers to follow their passion and create short films that push their talents, creativity and art to the next level.

Shorts made by talented high school students from around the world will compete for category prizes in the categories of Narrative, Documentary and Animated ($500 cash prize each). These category winners will then compete for the $2,000 Summer White Lynch Memorial Award. Tickets for this program are FREE!

HOW CAN I HELP?

Connect us to a teacher or school that might like to get involved! Email boxoffice@heartlandfilm.org for more information!

Show your support for the next generation of filmmakers by attending the FREE High School Film Competition Program screening on Saturday, July 23, at Newfields!

THE HIGH SCHOOL FILM COMPETITION

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When she received the news that there was nothing left to do but wait to die, it inspired a Random Act of Kindness that became a movement over social media which spanned over local communities, states and overseas.

SUMMER WHITE LYNCH MEMORIAL AWARD

High School Film Competition shorts compete for the $2,000 Summer White Lynch Memorial Award, underwritten by Gary D. & Marlene Cohen.

Summer White Lynch lost her battle to triple negative breast cancer in June 2014.

A RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS

Gary D. and Marlene Cohen wanted to give back by bringing her spirit to the Heartland Film award, both to honor her and to encourage others to be inspired to do something kind for a random stranger.

THE JENNI BEREBITSKY LEGACY AWARD

The Jenni Berebitsky Legacy Award honors longtime Heartland Film friend, Jenni Berebitsky, who was diagnosed with Lou Gehrigʼs disease in March 2009 and passed away in August 2019.

The documentary short film “Grateful: The Jenni Berebitsky Story,” which centers around her life, won, among other tributes, the Audience Choice Award at the inaugural Indy Shorts International Film Festival.

Regarding the award, Jenni remarked, “It is no easy task to create a piece of art that is both meaningful and entertaining. I am honored to play a role, alongside Heartland Film, in this award that encourages filmmakers to follow a dream and inspire audiences around the world.”

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AWARDS & PRIZES

AWARDS PROGRAM

Come one, come all and join us on Saturday, July 23, to watch the 2022 Award-Winning Shorts, including all three of our Academy Award®-Qualifying short films!

This program will take place outside at the Newfields Amphitheater! Come out early for a fun night of free HotBox pizza, cotton candy, carnival games and more!

ACADEMY AWARD® QUALIFICATION

Indy Shorts is one of only 34 festivals in the world to have earned the special designation of being a qualifying festival for the Annual Academy Awards® in all three Short Film categories: Live Action, Documentary and Animation.

The three winners of the Indy Shorts Grand Prize for Best Narrative Short, Best Documentary Short and Best Animated Short will qualify for consideration in the Short Film category of the annual Academy Awards®.

Over the years, 32 short films featured at Indy Shorts/HIFF have been nominated with eight going on to win Oscars®!

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PIONEERING SPIRIT AWARD

HONOREE: COLMAN DOMINGO

Weʼre excited to welcome actor Colman Domingo to the 2022 Indy Shorts International Film Festival! Colman will receive our Pioneering Spirit Award, which honors individuals who have embodied Heartland Film's mission; those whose work has inspired conversation, ignited imagination and shifted perspectives.

He directed, wrote, produced and stars in New Moon, as well as executive produced and stars in NORTH STAR. He will attend the post-screening Q&As for both the Coming of Age and Devotion programs as listed below and will receive the Pioneering Spirit Award in-person at the Awards Party.

BIOGRAPHY

Colman Domingo has starred in some of the most profound films and TV series in recent years, such as If Beale Street Could Talk, Lincoln, The Butler, Selma, Birth of a Nation, Candyman, Zola, seven seasons of AMC's Fear the Walking Dead, and HBO's Euphoria.

Domingo is a Tony, Sir Lawrence Olivier, Drama Desk, Drama League and NAACP Theatre Award nominated, OBIE and Lucille Lortel Award winning actor, playwright, director and producer, and a two time Film Independent Spirit, Gotham, SAG, Critics Choice and NAACP award nominee.

He will be seen in the upcoming Netflix & Higher Ground film Rustin, slated for 2022, and the Warner Brothers, Oprah Winfrey & Steven Spielberg produced musical motion picture The Color Purple

@colmandomingo

Coming of Age (New Moon)

Sat. July 23 | 4:15 PM

The Toby at Newfields

Devotion (NORTH STAR)

Sat. July 23 | 7:45 PM

DeBoest Lecture Hall at Newfields

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AWARDS JURIES

DOCUMENTARY SHORT

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Paul Sloop Raquel Stecher Güzin Kar Greg Rhem Poh Si Teng

HIGH SCHOOL FILM COMPETITION

INDIANA SPOTLIGHT

AWARDS JURIES 23 ANIMATED SHORT
Dave Windisch

FILM LINEUP & SCHEDULE

Visit the online film guide at indyshorts.org for content advisories. Programs suitable for all ages are noted.

OFFICIAL SELECTIONS

A LITTLE ROMANCE

87 min.

Swipe right on these endearing stories of awkward dates, unexpected connections and declarations of feelings.

ANIMALS

54 min.

Cows, salamanders, dogs and bears - oh, my! Suitable for all ages.

ARTS & CULTURE

88 min.

Music, dance and art collide.

COMEDY

78 min.

Get ready to laugh at this eclectic mix of comedic tales.

Wed. July 20 | 7:10 PM | Living Room Theaters

Tues. July 19 - Sun. July 24 | Virtual

Included films: HEART LAND ; ALL I EVER WANTED ; Thursday, Friday, Saturday ; THE RIGHT WORDS ; ADMIT ONE ; Not the ‘80s

Sun. July 24 | 3:15 PM | Newfields (DeBoest)

Tues. July 19 - Sun. July 24 | Virtual

Included films: Dress A Cow; Hellbender in the Blue; Nuisance Bear ; Breaking Trail

Sun. July 24 | 7:45 PM | Newfields (DeBoest)

Tues. July 19 - Sun. July 24 | Virtual

Included films: Weckuwapok

(The Approaching Dawn) ; Nicholas Brothers: Stormy Weather ; Tender ; Shut Up And Paint ; Unspoken

Thurs. July 21 | 7:30 PM | Living Room Theaters

Tues. July 19 - Sun. July 24 | Virtual

Included films: Tank Fairy ; The Diamond ; Meantal Health Girls ; Night of the Living Dread ; An Irish Goodbye ; Melons

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COMING OF AGE

96 min.

Rites of passage, teachable moments and nostalgia in these stories of growing up.

COMMUNITY

101 min.

Stories of finding camaraderie, support and each other.

Sat. July 23 | 4:15 PM | Newfields (The Toby)

Tues. July 19 - Sun. July 24 | Virtual

Included films: Brownsville Bred ; Black Slide ; Americanized ; AYSHA ; Long Line of Ladies ; New Moon

Fri. July 22 | 4 PM | Newfields (The Toby)

Tues. July 19 - Sun. July 24 | Virtual

Included films: The Originals ; Maʼs House ; Hot Rod ; My Disability Roadmap ; The Benevolents ; Ousmane

CONNECTIONS

98 min.

Tales of embracing others and oneself.

DEVOTION

87 min.

Caregivers and their devotion to loved ones and strangers alike.

Sun. July 24 | 5:30 PM | Newfields (DeBoest)

Tues. July 19 - Sun. July 24 | Virtual

Included films: El Carrito ; Dress Up ; Reflection ; Frank & Emmet ; The Outing ; TROY ; Act of God

Sat. July 23 | 7:45 PM | Newfields (DeBoest)

Tues. July 19 - Sun. July 24 | Virtual

Included films: Blue Smoke ; Daniel & Nate ; Dot ; THE PASSENGERS ; NORTH STAR

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OFFICIAL SELECTIONS
World Premiere US Premiere Midwest Premiere Indiana Premiere

OFFICIAL SELECTIONS

Sun. July 24 | 4 PM | Indianapolis Art Center

FAMILY FUN

52 min.

Animated shorts from around the world, for the whole family. Suitable for all ages.

GENERATIONS

77 min.

The cycles and seasons of childhood and adulthood.

HIGH SCHOOL FILM COMPETITION (FREE)

78 min.

Shorts made by talented teens from around the world. Suitable for most audiences.

HORROR

97 min.

Prepare to be scared by this block of Horror shorts ranging from psychological to slasher.

Tues. July 19 - Sun. July 24 | Virtual

Included films: Cat and Moth ; Duet ; Autumn Leaves ; The Park Bench ; Laika & Nemo ; Troll Girl; Nounours ; Blue Curry

Fri. July 22 | 5:15 PM | Newfields (DeBoest)

Tues. July 19 - Sun. July 24 | Virtual

Included films: Love, Dad ; Dear Mama... ; Invisible Eyes ; A Work of Art ; MAMA HAS A MUSTACHE ; Night Ride ; SHE DREAMS AT SUNRISE

Sat. July 23 | 3 PM | Newfields (DeBoest)

Tues. July 19 - Sun. July 24 | Virtual

Included films: A Prayer for My Mother: The Eva Brettler Story ; Belated Wishes ; GONE ; The Summer Field ; Grizz ; Lemonade ; A Ship Called Lili: The Lillian Trilling Story ; Bubba ; The Cleansing Spirit ; Green ; Think Like A Filmmaker ; Pho

Thurs. July 21 | 7 PM | Living Room Theaters

Tues. July 19 - Sun. July 24 | Virtual

Included films: One Minute ; My Soul To Take ; The Tenant ; The Night Watch ; Lucienne in a world without solitude ; Toast ; Skin & Bone

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World Premiere US Premiere Midwest Premiere Indiana Premiere

IMAGE

98 min.

Stories of persona, reciprocity and reputation.

INDIANA SPOTLIGHT 1

97 min.

Hoosier stories filmed in the state we call home. Suitable for all ages.

INDIANA SPOTLIGHT 2

96 min.

Hoosier stories filmed in the state we call home.

INDIANA SPOTLIGHT 3

109 min.

Hoosier stories filmed in the state we call home.

Thurs. July 21 | 5:10 PM | Living Room Theaters

Tues. July 19 - Sun. July 24 | Virtual

Included films: Five Cents ; Love Me ; Happiness is £4 Million ; Pig ; The Family Statement ; Party Poster

Sat. July 23 | 2 PM | Newfields (The Toby)

Tues. July 19 - Sun. July 24 | Virtual

Included films: In Bloom ; Hellbender in the Blue; Beyond the Line ; Lizzi: Deeper than Water; Freebird; Toboggan 'bout Town; Two Soles ; Mare Among Sons

Sun. July 24 | 3 PM | Newfields (The Toby)

Tues. July 19 - Sun. July 24 | Virtual

Included films: The Supper Club; Second Chances; Art On a Different Canvas; Epiphany ; DAUGHTERS ; The Net Makers; Thin Place ; Safe Haven ; ADMIT ONE

Sun. July 24 | 7:30 PM | Newfields (The Toby)

Tues. July 19 - Sun. July 24 | Virtual

Included films: Teacher of Patience ; TAPEHEAD ; Angela's Tale; Conversations Between Shifts ; Stranger at the Gate

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OFFICIAL SELECTIONS
World Premiere US Premiere Midwest Premiere Indiana Premiere

OFFICIAL SELECTIONS

LET’S EAT!

78 min.

Shorts that explore our relationship with food and the ways it brings us together.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

125 min.

Powerful documentary portraits of agents of change.

OSCAR® SHORTS

74 min.

A celebration of five Indy Shorts

2020 & 2021 alumni that went on to be winners and nominees at the Oscars®.

SMALL TOWNS

76 min.

Rural America from four engaging perspectives.

Thurs. July 21 | 5 PM | Living Room Theaters

Tues. July 19 - Sun. July 24 | Virtual

Included films: Bus Girl ; Kasama ; Meal on the Plate ; Alice Waters: How to Start a Food Revolution ; Bacon 'N' Laces

Sat. July 23 | 5 PM | Newfields (DeBoest)

Tues. July 19 - Sun. July 24 | Virtual

Included films: BOURN KIND ; John Leguizamo Live at Rikers ; Lalito 10 ; If You Have ; Founders ; The Sentence of Michael Thompson

Fri. July 22 | 9:30 PM | Newfields (Amphitheater)

Doors open at 7 PM

Included films: Please Hold; The Present; If Anything Happens I Love You; Feeling Through; The Queen of Basketball

Fri. July 22 | 2 PM | Newfields (The Toby)

Tues. July 19 - Sun. July 24 | Virtual

Included films: Groundhog Town ; When It's Good, It's Good ; Last Days of August ; Monumental Divide

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World Premiere US Premiere Midwest Premiere Indiana Premiere

SPOTLIGHT: EDFC

88 min.

Shorts that celebrate the Eastersealsʼ mission to tell stories that present disability in its many forms.

SPOTLIGHT: L.A. TIMES SHORT DOCS

125 min.

Showcase of documentary shorts curated from L.A. Times Short Docs.

SPOTLIGHT: MTV DOCUMENTARY FILMS

60 min.

Two new shorts, followed by Sheila Nevins in conversation (livestream, in-person only).

TOGETHER AGAIN

115 min.

Reunions, second chances and escapes.

Fri. July 22 | 3 PM | Newfields (DeBoest)

Tues. July 19 - Sun. July 24 | Virtual

Included films: Mac & Cheese ; Seven ; Superhero, Inc. ; I.L.Y; Bacon 'N' Laces ; My Disability Roadmap ; Freebird; Act of God

Wed. July 20 | 7 PM | Living Room Theaters

Tues. July 19 - Sun. July 24 | Virtual

Included films: Sentinels ; NASIR ; innocence. ; Nice To Meet You All ; (What Theyʼve Been Taught) ; We Are Like Waves ; After Skid Row ; The Picture Taking Experiment

Sun. July 24 | 5:15 PM | Newfields (The Toby)

Tues. July 19 - Sun. July 24 | Virtual

Included films: Angola Do You Hear Us? Voices From A Plantation Prison; THANK YOU, MS. MARAVEL from Rosie's Theater Kids

Fri. July 22 | 7:30 PM | Newfields (DeBoest)

Tues. July 19 - Sun. July 24 | Virtual

Included films: Fanmi ; Video Visit ; Au revoir Jérôme! ; This is He ; Finding Dad ; More Than I Remember ; The Out

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OFFICIAL SELECTIONS
World Premiere US Premiere Midwest Premiere Indiana Premiere

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY, JULY

7:10 PM | 87 min.

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7 PM | 97 min. Page 28

THURSDAY,

7PM
LIVING ROOM THEATERS LIVING ROOM THEATERS
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LIVING ROOM THEATERS LIVING ROOM THEATERS HIGH ALPHA
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Short Docs
Spotlight: L.A. Times
Image
Party
Horror
7 PM | 125 min. Page 31
5:10 PM | 98 min. Page 29 Kick-Off
5:30 PM | 120 min. Page 12 Letʼs Eat! 5 PM | 78 min. Page 30
Comedy
A Little Romance
7:30 PM | 78 min. Page 26

2PM 3PM 4PM 5PM 6PM 7PM 8PM 9PM 10PM 11PM

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

NEWFIELDS (THE TOBY)

Small Towns

2 PM | 76 min. Page 30

FRIDAY, JULY 22

NEWFIELDS (DEBOEST)

NEWFIELDS (AMPHITHEATER)

Spotlight: EDFC

3 PM | 88 min. Page 31

Community

4 PM | 101 min. Page 27

Generations

5:15 PM | 77 min. Page 28

Together Again

7:30 PM | 115 min. Page 31

Oscar Shorts

7 PM Doors

9:30 PM | 74 min. Page 12 & 30

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2PM 3PM 4PM 5PM 6PM 7PM 8PM 9PM 10PM 11PM

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

NEWFIELDS (THE TOBY)

Indiana Spotlight 1

2 PM | 97 min.

Page 29

Coming of Age

4:15 PM | 96 min.

Page 27

SATURDAY, JULY 23

NEWFIELDS (DEBOEST)

NEWFIELDS (AMPHITHEATER)

High School Film Competition

3 PM | 78 min.

Page 28

Making a Difference

5 PM | 125 min. Page 30

Devotion

7:45 PM | 87 min. Page 27

Award Winners

7 PM Doors

9:30 PM | 120 min.

Page 13

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FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

NEWFIELDS (THE TOBY)

Indiana Spotlight 2

3 PM | 96 min. Page 29

Spotlight: MTV Documentary Films w/Convo

5:15 PM | 60 min.

Page 31

SUNDAY, JULY 24

NEWFIELDS (DEBOEST)

Animals

3:15 PM | 54 min.

Page 26

Connections

5:30 PM | 98 min. Page 27

OTHER

Family Fun

2 PM Doors

4 PM | 52 min.

Page 13 & 28

Indianapolis

Art Center

Indiana Spotlight 3

7:30 PM | 109 min.

Page 29

Arts & Culture

7:45 PM | 88 min. Page 26

Closing Night After Hours

9:30 PM | 120 min.

Page 13

Pins Mechanical Company

2PM 3PM 4PM 5PM 6PM 7PM 8PM 9PM 10PM 11PM
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BEHIND THE SCENES

BECOME A MEMBER

The generosity of our Members allows Heartland Film to continue its mission to curate, promote and celebrate thoughtful and engaging films from diverse perspectives.

As a Member, youʼll be the first to get Festival updates, invites to exclusive events, as well as discounts on tickets, Festival Passes, merchandise and more! Heartland Film Members get 20% off #IndyShorts2022 Fest Passes and tickets! For more information on becoming a Heartland Film Member, email our Development Coordinator, Emily Chu, at echu@heartlandfilm.org.

BECOME A SPONSOR

We have fun sponsorship opportunities that will get your companyʼs name out in the arts community and give you an unforgettable experience with our festival benefits!

For more information about becoming a sponsor for this yearʼs Heartland International Film Festival, email our Director of Development, Heather Ross, at hross@heartlandfilm.org.

GET INVOLVED

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GET INVOLVED

Internet, and a personal computer or tablet for streaming HD video.

PURCHASE MERCHANDISE

Support Heartland Film all year long with our merchandise! Check out our sweatshirts, tee shirts and hats at our Box Office!

Members receive a 10% discount!

SPONSORS

FILMMAKERS CIRCLE SPONSORS

SILVER SCREEN SPONSORS

CINEMA SPONSORS

REEL SPONSORS

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MEDIA PARTNERS

INDUSTRY PARTNERS

FESTIVAL VENUES

FOUNDATION PARTNERS

Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation

Christel DeHaan Family Foundation

Efroymson Family Fund

Lacy Foundation

Lilly Endowment, Inc.

Margot L. Eccles & Robert S. Eccles Family Foundation

National Endowment for the Arts

The David & Betty Klapper Family Foundation

The Stewart Foundation

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PARTNERS

BEHIND THE SCENES

BOARD OFFICERS

Kim Dollin, Chair

TJ Woodard, Vice Chair

David Wong, Secretary

BOARD MEMBERS

Frank Basile

Vicki Bohlsen

Jennifer Closshey

Gary Cohen

Daniel Cook

Jennifer Darby

Arlene Grande

Christina Hale

John Dewey, Treasurer

Betty Stilwell, Immediate Past Chair

Carolyn Hunt

Michael Husain

David Klapper

Robert Massie

Seth Maxwell

Charlie Morgan

Gregory M. Paul

Yung Nguyen

Patricia Payne

Ben Shine

Stan Soderstrom

Robert Spoonmore

Bill Stinson

Vernon Williams

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ADVISORY COUNCIL

Mary Azar Callahan

Brooke Barnett

Alpha Blackburn

Lisa Breall

Mika Brown

Andrea Brummett

Ellen Butz

Sandra Daly

Leslie Donchetz

LeeAnn Edmonston

Susan Frenzel

Jenny Godby

Lynda Goeke

Nikki Gray

Ted Green

Amy Howell

Larry Landis

Lisa LeCrone

Katie Lory

Liza Najem

Alexis Odle

Sam Odle

Ken Pack

Amy Pauszek

Bob Schultz

Todd Shock

Brian Southard

David Spencer

Chantel Stone

Roberta Walton

Amy Wright

HORROR PROGRAMMERS

Evan Dossey

Sam Watermeier

PRE-SCREENERS

Christian Arciniega

Victoria Britton

David Brown

René Czarina

John Dalton

Natae Daniels

Kaitie Dilán

Jessie Epstein

Carol Filkins

Jack Forrest

Tom Gulley

John Guy

Leigh Harris

Sarah Hoback

John Hoover

Christine Jackson

Mike James

Ryan Johnson

Dave Kiener

Jesse Lambertson

Andra Liepa

Leah McClain

Steve Moll

James Newlin

Sean O'Connor

Sydney Powell

Nathan Richard

Daniese Roberson

Dane Rogers

Trevor Sheffield

Bob Spoonmore

Mark Steenbarger

Nick Woods

COMMUNITY FRIENDS

Jan White

Jeff Berebitsky

Patty Spitler

SOCIAL MEDIA PARTNERS

Timea Bond @timmychews

Michael Durr @instadurr

Nicole Hernandez @xnicolehernandez

Damaris Iraheta @didieats

Alesha McCarty @twainindy

Shay McCoy @cityofshay

Desmond Nicholson @wwdeatnext

Emily Ann Poe @emilyannpoe

Traci Snyder @treatyourselfindy

BEHIND-THE-SCENES 45

HEARTLAND FILM

STAFF

Michael Ault, President

Kelly Alexiou, Director of Office Management

Heather Ross, Director of Development

Emily Chu, Development Coordinator

Adam Howell, Director of Production & Events

Bailey Scales, Special Events & Production Manager

Julie Landrum, Volunteer Coordinator

Greg Sorvig, Artistic Director

Julia Ricci, Senior Programmer

Jessica Chapman, Director of Marketing & Communications

Angelo Auriemma, Creative Manager

Hannah Lindgren, Social Media Coordinator

Evan Vernon, Hospitality Coordinator

Josh Hicks, Print Traffic Coordinator

INTERNS

Nick Denbow, Shorts Programming Intern

Samori Etienne, Shorts Programming Intern

Brittney Jean-Baptiste, Shorts Programming Intern

Melody Mirin, Submissions Management Intern

Kenneth Childers, Videography Intern

Jonathan Glodon, Videography Intern

october 6-16, 2022

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